.450 Marlin LE ammo vs handloads

[4fifty8]

• got .450M Hornady LeverEvolution ammo supply
• 325gr FTX rated 2225 fps mv (24" barrel) https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/450-marlin-325-gr-ftx-leverevolution#!/
• chronographs ~2100 fps mv from my 20" 1:16 barrel Ruger No.1-S
• 325gr FTX handload worked up: H4198 / BR-2 / Hornady full length brass
• handload ~2300 fps mv no excess pressure signs

 

[MRP]

I'm thinking you got your moneys worth out of that target.

 

[4fifty8]

Bertram brass

Got Bertram .450M brass supply keep my No.1 & BLR fed no worries.

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

Thx for the post. I was wondering when these new 450M brass .
How do they compare for thickness of brass.
Do they weigh close to or heavier then the Hornady brass

 

[Scotty454]

I'm thinking you got your moneys worth out of that target.

Lol probably more dollars worth of tape on it than the target is worth.

 

[4fifty8]

Unfired cases: Bertram 191gr, Hornady (full length) 212gr, Hornady 11% heavier.

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

Interesting. Thx 4/8
Nice lookin brass

 

[4fifty8]

At range today Speer 350gr Mag Tip & 350gr TSX same H4198 charge mild load 350gr TSX a bit faster.